Chemistry Molecules and Ions Quiz

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Which of the following correctly describes a diatomic molecule?

Contains only two atoms (correct)

Is always a cation

Is a type of ion

Contains three or more atoms

What is a cation?

A molecule with two atoms

An ion with a positive charge (correct)

A negatively charged ion

An ion that gains one or more electrons

Which type of ion is represented by the formula OH⁻?

Diatomic molecule

Neutral atom

Polyatomic ion (correct)

Monatomic ion

What does a molecular formula indicate about a compound?

The exact number and types of atoms present Signup and view all the answers

How do polyatomic ions differ from monatomic ions?

Polyatomic ions consist of two or more atoms Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct name for the compound NF3?

Nitrogen trifluoride Signup and view all the answers

How should the compound CuCl be correctly named?

Copper(I) chloride Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly describes the naming convention for polyatomic ions?

Name the metal plus the polyatomic ion Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following compounds is incorrectly named?

NO2 - Nitrogen oxide Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct prefix for the compound with two oxygen atoms in a covalent compound?

Di- Signup and view all the answers

What does the empirical formula represent?

The simplest whole-number ratio of atoms in a compound. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the molecular formula for caffeine?

C_8H_{10}N_4O_2 Signup and view all the answers

What is the empirical formula for glucose, which has the molecular formula C_6H_{12}O_6?

CH_2O Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true about ionic compounds?

The formula unit is always represented by the empirical formula. Signup and view all the answers

When determining an empirical formula, which of the following is NOT a typical step?

Calculate the molecular mass of the compound. Signup and view all the answers

What is the empirical formula of the compound that contains 1.52 g of nitrogen and 3.47 g of oxygen?

NO₂ Signup and view all the answers

What is the molecular formula of the compound with an empirical formula of NO₂ and estimated molar mass between 90 and 95 g?

N₂O₄ Signup and view all the answers

What is the accurate molar mass of the compound with the molecular formula N₂O₄?

92.02 g/mol Signup and view all the answers

Based on the given percentages, how do you convert the mass percentages of carbon and hydrogen into moles for isooctane?

Use the molar mass to divide mass percentage. Signup and view all the answers

What is the empirical formula of isooctane given 84.12% carbon and 15.88% hydrogen?

C₇H₁₅ Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of acids?

They yield hydrogen ions when dissolved in water. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement correctly describes the nomenclature of transition metal ionic compounds?

The charge of the metal ion is indicated using Roman numerals. Signup and view all the answers

How are hydrates characterized?

They contain water molecules associated with their structure. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes bases?

They yield hydroxide ions when dissolved in water. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following represents a polyatomic ion?

OH⁻ Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct chemical formula for Sodium Bicarbonate?

NaHCO₃ Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following compounds is classified as an ionic compound?

Sodium Hypochlorite Signup and view all the answers

What elements are present in Titanium(IV) Oxide?

Ti and O Signup and view all the answers

Which gas has the chemical formula O₂?

Oxygen Signup and view all the answers

What is the chemical formula for Sodium Hypochlorite?

NaClO Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical melting point characteristic of covalent compounds?

Lower than ionic compounds Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of an ionic compound?

NaCl Signup and view all the answers

What is the general trend in electrical conductivity for ionic compounds?

Good conductivity when dissolved in water Signup and view all the answers

How does the solubility of covalent compounds in water typically compare to that of ionic compounds?

Ionic compounds are more soluble Signup and view all the answers

Covalent compounds are typically composed of which types of elements?

Non-metals only Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in drawing Lewis structures for a molecule?

Determine the central atom Signup and view all the answers

When drawing the Lewis structure for NH3, how many valence electrons should be considered?

10 Signup and view all the answers

What does the octet rule state regarding electron configuration for atoms?

Atoms should have a full outer shell of 8 electrons. Signup and view all the answers

When completing the Lewis structure for SiCl4, what is the central atom?

Silicon (Si) Signup and view all the answers

How do you verify that a drawn Lewis structure is correct?

Count total valence electrons and check their placement. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary distinction between electronegativity and electron affinity?

Electron affinity is measurable for an atom, whereas electronegativity is relative to atoms in a bond. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of bond is formed when the difference in electronegativity between two atoms is greater than 2?

Ionic Signup and view all the answers

When drawing a Lewis structure, which step should be done last?

Check that the octet rule is being followed. Signup and view all the answers

In a Lewis structure, how should the hydrogen atom be treated in relation to the octet rule?

Hydrogen only needs 2 electrons to complete its valence shell. Signup and view all the answers

What should be done first when constructing a Lewis structure for a molecule?

Identify the total number of valence electrons. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of resonance structures in chemistry?

To represent electron delocalization and multiple valid arrangements Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following molecules is known to violate the octet rule?

BF₃ Signup and view all the answers

When calculating formal charges, what does a higher formal charge on an atom generally indicate?

The atom may indicate a less favorable Lewis structure Signup and view all the answers

In constructing Lewis structures, what is the significance of minimizing formal charges?

It predicts the most likely arrangement of atoms in the molecule Signup and view all the answers

What representation is primarily used to show the arrangement of electrons in a molecule?

Lewis structure Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes electron delocalization?

Electrons can move freely within a molecule, affecting stability Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of formal charges in a stable Lewis structure?

Formal charges should be minimized and balanced Signup and view all the answers

When drawing the Lewis structure for ICl₄⁻, what must be considered regarding the central atom?

It will hold more than 8 electrons due to a negative charge Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Molecules & Ions

A molecule is a group of two or more atoms held together by chemical forces.
Diatomic molecules contain two atoms (e.g., O₂, H₂, N₂, HCl, CO).
Polyatomic molecules contain more than two atoms (e.g., H₂O, NH₃, CH₄).
An ion is an atom or molecule with a positive (cation) or negative (anion) charge.
Cations form when an atom loses one or more electrons.
Anions form when an atom gains one or more electrons.
Monatomic ions contain one atom (e.g., Na⁺, Cl⁻, Ca²⁺, and O²⁻).
Polyatomic ions contain more than one atom (e.g., OH⁻, CN⁻, NH₄⁺, NO₃⁻).

Chemical Formulas

Chemical formulas describe the composition of a compound in terms of atom types and their amounts.
For example, HNO₃ has 1 hydrogen atom, 1 nitrogen atom, and 3 oxygen atoms.
There are two types of chemical formulas:
- Molecular formulas
- Empirical formulas

Covalent Compounds (Molecular & Empirical Formulas)

The molecular formula for covalent compounds is often written as the simplest whole-number ratio of atoms.
The molecular formula indicates the actual number of each type of atom within a molecule.
The empirical formula represents the simplest whole-number ratio of atoms.
It provides the relative number of each type of atom present in a compound.
The empirical formula for hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) is HO, because the ratio of hydrogen to oxygen atoms is 1:1.

Ionic Compounds

Ionic compounds consist of a combination of cations and anions.
Charges on the cation(s) and anion(s) always sum to zero in a given compound.
Formula Unit: The ionic compound is represented by the empirical formula.

Why Use an Empirical Formula?

When chemists analyze an unknown compound, the first step is usually the determination of its empirical formula.
The empirical formula is derived from experimental data.

Empirical and Molecular Formulas

Practice Exercise:
- A sample of a compound contains 1.52 g of nitrogen and 3.47 g of oxygen.
- The molar mass of the compound is estimated to be between 90 and 95 g.
- Determine the molecular formula and the accurate molar mass of the compound.

Naming Compounds (Chemical Nomenclature)

Rules for Naming Covalent Compounds:
- Use prefixes.
- The prefixes indicate the number of atoms of each element in the molecule.
- Prefix + name of first element + prefix + root of the name of the second element + "ide".
Rules for Naming Ionic Compounds:
- Do not use prefixes.
- The name of the metal is written first followed by the name of the nonmetal.
- If the metal can have more than one charge, show the charge in brackets using Roman numerals.

Important Charges and Polyatomic Ions

This document uses a table of polyatomic ions with their charges to provide examples of chemical formulas.

Chemical Nomenclature

This document explains the naming convention for ionic compounds using examples.
It outlines the naming of cations and anions.

Acids, Bases, and Hydrates

Acids are substances that yield hydrogen ions (H⁺) when dissolved in water.
Bases are substances that yield hydroxide ions (OH⁻) when dissolved in water.
Hydrates are compounds with a specific number of water molecules attached.

Transition Metal Ionic Compounds

The naming conventions for transition metals are described:
- The charge of a transition metal ion is shown in Roman numerals in the compound's name.

Covalent vs.Ionic Compounds

Covalent Compounds:
- Composition: Non-metal + non-metals
- Solubility in water: Low
- Melting Points: Lower
- Boiling Points: Lower
- Electrical Conductivity: Generally poor
Ionic Compounds:
- Composition: Metal + non-metal(s)
- Solubility in water: Higher
- Melting Points: Higher
- Boiling Points: Higher
- Electrical Conductivity: Generally good

Electronegativity

Electronegativity is the ability of an atom to attract electrons toward itself in a chemical bond.
Electron Affinity is a measurable value for an atom.
Electronegativity is a relative value for atoms within a bond.

Classification of Bonds by Difference in Electronegativity

Difference | Bond Type
- 0 ≤ 2 | Non-Polar Covalent
- 0.4 ≤ 2 | Polar Covalent
- 2 | Ionic

Lewis Structures

Lewis structures are a representation of covalent bonding where pairs of electrons are shared between two atoms.
Only valence electrons are shown in Lewis structures.

Instructions to Draw Lewis Structures:

Draw single bonds between the atoms. Each bond represents two shared electrons.
Place the most electronegative atom in the center.
Complete an octet for all atoms, except hydrogen, which only needs 2 electrons.
Complete octets on all atoms surrounding the central atom
Check the final structure to make sure that the octet rule is being followed.

Example: H₂O

Find the valence of each atom involved.
Find the total amount of valence electrons and apply the octet rule by placing lone pairs around the central atom.
Show the bond pairs of atoms and how many lone pairs are around each atom.

Chemistry Notes

This document contains chemical formulas, calculations, Lewis structure examples, and information about the octet rule.
This document is part of a larger course or unit, possibly in general chemistry.
Example 5: NH3
- Valence electrons: Calculating the valence electrons for nitrogen and hydrogen.
- Octet rule: Determining whether the octet rule is satisfied.
- Lewis structure: Drawing the Lewis structure for ammonia (NH3).
Practice Exercise
- Drawing Lewis structures for various molecules/ions, such as:
  - CH2F2
  - SiCl4
  - NF3
  - CO32−
Instructions for Lewis Structures
- The notes outline the steps for drawing Lewis structures:
  1. Determine the central atom: Identify the least electronegative atom.
  2. Calculate valence electrons: Sum the valence electrons of each atom involved, including any charge.
  3. Draw single bonds: Connect the atoms with single bonds.
  4. Complete octets: Add remaining electrons to fulfill the octet rule for each atom.
  5. Check the structure: Ensure the total number of valence electrons in the structure matches the calculated value.

Unit 2 General Chemistry

This document focuses on topics like Lewis structures, resonance structures, exceptions to the octet rule, and formal charges.

Topics Covered

Resonance Structures: The document discusses how molecules can have multiple valid Lewis structures to represent their bonding, and how these structures can be drawn using the concept of electron delocalization.
Exceptions to the Octet Rule: The notes highlight molecules (like NO, BF3) where the central atom does not follow the octet rule (having 8 electrons in their valence shell).
- Explanations and examples illustrate cases where more than 8 electrons surround the central atom.
Formal Charges: The document explains how to calculate and interpret formal charges on atoms within a molecule.
- It discusses how to draw Lewis structures minimizing formal charges to predict or explain the most likely structure.
- Calculation examples are present, and diagrams explain the concepts.
Lewis Structures: The text provides an overview of how to construct Lewis structures, which represent the arrangement of atoms and electrons in a molecule and predict various properties of the molecules.
Practice Exercises: Several practice exercises were included, such as the drawing of Lewis structures for different molecules like ICl₄⁻.

Diagrams and Tables

This document contains numerous diagrams illustrating chemical structures, resonance structures, and electron distributions. Some of the tables are for calculating formal charges on atoms.

Additional Information

The document includes a header that states "test 2: up to here," implying that this was part of a larger set of learning materials, possibly related to a quiz or test covering the previously discussed concepts.

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